Two senior officials at the power division and PDB told Prothom Alo that in all other power plants, actual coal procurement cost is used when calculating expenses. But under the power purchase agreement with Adani, the cost has to be determined by averaging prices from the Indonesian and Australian indexes. Because of this averaging rule, Adani gets an opportunity to claim a higher coal price.

In the run-up to the 30th UN Climate Change Conference (Conference of the Parties-COP 30), Bangladesh is preparing its third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0). This is part of the country's commitment under the Paris Agreement, a legally binding treaty adopted by 195 countries in 2015 to address climate change.

Industries embrace rooftop solar as Bangladesh balances climate risks, export competitiveness

The world's energy landscape is at a tipping point. Environmental necessities, economic opportunities, and geopolitics are forcing a shift towards renewables. For a growing export-dependent and climate-vulnerable economy like Bangladesh, the stakes are high.

Nuclear power carries both immense promise and immense peril. With the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) expected to begin operation early next year, Bangladesh stands on the threshold of becoming a nuclear energy-producing nation. If successfully implemented, this project will not only expand the country's clean electricity supply and support its climate goals but also strengthen long-term energy security, sustainability and international credibility.

A continuous and uninterrupted energy supply is undoubtedly crucial for sustaining Bangladesh's growth momentum and addressing its development challenges. Upgrading transmission lines, settling outstanding debts, and completing ongoing projects are the primary goals of this year's power and energy sector budget. The government has allocated Tk 7,90,000 crore in this year's budget.

The country has been boosting power imports and local coal-fired generation due to gas infrastructure challenges and to cut costs

Power imports, mainly from an Adani Power-run coal-fired plant in eastern India, rose 70% in the seven months through July and helped satisfy most of the rising demand, government data showed.

Despite remarkable progress in recent decades, Bangladesh remains highly vulnerable to the global climate crisis. Ranked 7th among the world's most disaster-prone nations, the country faces growing climate risks that are expected to intensify in the coming years, with the hardest impact among the rural lives and livelihoods.

Role of Renewable Energy (RE) is becoming very crucial for Bangladesh's electricity generation aimed at ensuring sustainable future of the energy security and environmental protection from carbon emissions.

“Bangladesh is making strides for green energy revolution to tackle climate change and energy security, despite its current reliance on fossil fuels,” said energy expert engineer Khandkar Saleque Sufi.

Bangladesh has become Asia’s most active buyer of spot LNG cargoes – an unlikely new heavyweight in one of the world’s most volatile energy markets. Once largely self-sufficient in natural gas, the country now leans heavily on imported fuel to keep its factories running and its power sector alive. The shift is dramatic: gas still meets 43% of Bangladesh’s total energy needs, but domestic production is falling, reserves are dwindling, and the gap is being filled at a soaring cost. What began as a stopgap after shortages in 2017–18 has snowballed into structural dependence, pushing Bangladesh into the spotlight of the global LNG trade – and exposing the financial and systemic weaknesses that brought it there.

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Bangladesh is shifting from a government-dominated power sector to a market-driven model. It aims greater competition, reduced subsidies, and a boost for renewable energy

Bangladesh is stepping into a new chapter in its energy journey with the Merchant Power Plant Policy (MPPP). Under this policy, private power producers will be able to sell electricity directly to businesses and consumers through the national grid, opening the market to competition.

Sustainable finance is emerging as a defining theme for the banking industry in Bangladesh, a country that is acutely vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Recognising this urgency, Bangladesh Bank introduced the sustainability rating system in 2020. According to the central bank's Sustainability Finance Report 2024, ten private commercial banks and two financial institutions have been rated as sustainable financial institutions. The evaluation is based on five key indicators: the Sustainable Finance Index, CSR activities, green project financing, the Core Banking Sustainability Index, and Banking Services Coverage.

At least nine local and international companies have expressed interest in supplying 30 million cubic feet per day (mmcfd) of gas from Bhola – by converting it into LNG – for industries under Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Company.

Bangladesh has unveiled a comprehensive short-, mid-, and long-term roadmap for its energy sector, aimed at strengthening energy security, diversifying supply sources, and reducing dependence on imports.

The plan prioritises natural gas exploration, LNG imports, refinery expansion, and renewable energy integration to meet growing demand.